Angela McAllister

Novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading! TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. This pack contains 6 books, one of each of: The Squink, Bigboots the Spider, The Boss Dog of Blossom Street, Oh, Otto!, The Cowboy Next Door, Walrus Joins In.

A perfect introduction to the world’s greatest evolutionary biologist for all young explorers in a charming, fictional story illustrated in full colour, about an inquisitive boy who meets Charles Darwin and discovers a shared sense of wonder for the natural world. Antonio lives in the Galápagos Islands and wants to know everything about everything – he never stops asking questions! One day he meets a stranger called Mr Darwin who also asks a lot of questions. Antonio shows him the wildlife around the island, including the cactus trees and lizards and the tortoise eggs which have yet to hatch. In return Mr Darwin shows Antonio all the things he has collected on his travels, like his beetle collection. When the tortoises hatch, Antonio gives one to Mr Darwin as a present, so that he always remembers his visit to the Islands and his young friend.

An illustrated collection of stories about the starry skies and beyond, gathered from all around the world. This anthology features stories about the brightness of the sun, the gentle glow of the moon, the constellations that shine across our skies . . . and heavenly realms, beyond our imagination! Each story is expertly retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with rich and detailed illustrations by bestselling artist Zanna Goldhawk. STORIES INCLUDE: The Story of the Sun Child (Tonga): The story of a child born to a woman and the sun, who asks for a gift from the moon. The Moon Goddess (China): The story of the goddess Chang'e – and how she goes on to make her home on the moon. The Earth Giants (Mexico): The story of two giants who walked upon the earth in the days of the Mayan people. The First Grasshopper (Greece): The story of Eos, goddess of the Dawn and her love for the prince of Troy Tithonus. Maui Snares the Sun (Maori): The story of Maui and his brothers and their plan to create longer days by slowing down the sun. Ka Name (India): The story of Ka Name on an adventure through the realm of the sky, where she finds the golden palace of the sun. A perfect gift for little stargazers and their families to enjoy together. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Full of . . . series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover tales from all around the world with these stunning gift books – the perfect addition to a child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories A World Full of Animal Stories A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories A World Full of Dickens Stories A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals A Bedtime Full of Stories A World Full of Spooky Stories A World Full of Winter Stories An Ocean Full of Stories

An illustrated collection of stories about the starry skies and beyond, gathered from all around the world. This anthology features stories about the brightness of the sun, the gentle glow of the moon, the constellations that shine across our skies . . . and heavenly realms, beyond our imagination Each story is expertly retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with rich and detailed illustrations by bestselling artist Zanna Goldhawk. STORIES INCLUDE: The Shepherd of the Clouds (North America): The story of a young man who gets caught in a storm and stumbles into the Valley of Thunder. The Story of the Sun Child (Tonga): The story of a child born to a woman and the sun, who asks for a gift from the moon. The Moon Goddess (China): The story of the goddess Chang'e - and how she goes on to make her home on the moon. The Earth Giants (Mexico): The story of two giants who walked upon the earth in the days of the Mayan people. The First Grasshopper (Greece): The story of Eos, goddess of the Dawn and her love for the prince of Troy Tithonus. Māui Snares the Sun (Māori): The story of Māui and his brothers and their plan to create longer days by slowing down the sun. Ka Name (India): The story of Ka Name on an adventure through the realm of the sky, where she finds the golden palace of the sun. A perfect gift for little stargazers and their families to enjoy together. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Full of . . . series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover tales from all around the world with these stunning gift books - the perfect addition to a child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories A World Full of Animal Stories A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories A World Full of Dickens Stories A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals A Bedtime Full of Stories A World Full of Spooky Stories A World Full of Winter Stories An Ocean Full of Stories

A perfect introduction to the world’s greatest evolutionary biologist for all young explorers in a charming, fictional story illustrated in full colour, about an inquisitive boy who meets Charles Darwin and discovers a shared sense of wonder for the natural world. Antonio lives in the Galápagos Islands and wants to know everything about everything – he never stops asking questions! One day he meets a stranger called Mr Darwin who also asks a lot of questions. Antonio shows him the wildlife around the island, including the cactus trees and lizards and the tortoise eggs which have yet to hatch. In return Mr Darwin shows Antonio all the things he has collected on his travels, like his beetle collection. When the tortoises hatch, Antonio gives one to Mr Darwin as a present, so that he always remembers his visit to the Islands and his young friend.

Sit back, get comfortable and dive into this illustrated collection of folk stories from every corner of the globe, all inspired by water ways big and small. From the bubbling source of a river and the gentle pitter patter of rain to the powerful crashing waves of a storm and the murky depths of the oceans, this is a rich resource of folk tales old and new. Featuring stories of mermaids; ocean gods; magical fish and majestic dragons, there is something for everyone in this collection of tales inspired by watery worlds. Expertly retold by the award-winning Angela McAllister, each story is brought to life with rich and detailed illustrations by Sally Agar that will capture imaginations and transport readers to water ways across the world. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and ocean lovers everywhere. Stories include:Colapesce (Italy)The Cat and the Dog (Korea)The Land That Went to Sea (Fiji)Thor’s Fishing Trip (Norway)Dragon Lake (Romania)The Selkie and the Otter King (Scotland)The Fish-Peri (Turkey)The Siren (France)Tambanokano (Phillippines)Why the Crocodile Has a Wide Mouth (North America)The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories and A World Full of Winter Stories.

Sit back, get comfortable and dive into this illustrated collection of folk stories from every corner of the globe, all inspired by water ways big and small. From the bubbling source of a river and the gentle pitter patter of rain to the powerful crashing waves of a storm and the murky depths of the oceans, this is a rich resource of folk tales old and new. Featuring stories of mermaids; ocean gods; magical fish and majestic dragons, there is something for everyone in this collection of tales inspired by watery worlds. Expertly retold by the award-winning Angela McAllister, each story is brought to life with rich and detailed illustrations by Sally Agar that will capture imaginations and transport readers to water ways across the world. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and ocean lovers everywhere. Stories include: Colapesce (Italy)The Cat and the Dog (Korea)The Land That Went to Sea (Fiji)Thor's Fishing Trip (Norway)Dragon Lake (Romania)The Selkie and the Otter King (Scotland)The Fish-Peri (Turkey)The Siren (France)Tambanokano (Phillippines)Why the Crocodile Has a Wide Mouth (North America)The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories and A World Full of Winter Stories.

Rikkalikult illustreeritud kogumikust leiad vahvaid muinaslugusid, rahvajutte ja legende. Siin on üle 50 talvise loo kogu maailmast, sealhulgas armastatud muinasjutte nagu "Emand Holle" ja "Punarinna jõululaul", aga ka vähem tuntud ning lausa üllatavaid shoti, indiaani, inuiti ja hiina legende. Nii saad teada, kuidas jänesed maailma tekkisid ja kuidas nad endale pikad kõrvad said, miks karu terve talve magab, kes joonistab aknale jäälilli ja kuidas Jäämees inimestele appi tuleb. Nagu ikka põimub muinasjuttudes põnevus elutarkuse ja õpetussõnadega, nii et lugemist jätkub nii väiksemale kui suuremale. Olga Baumerti meisterlikud illustratsioonid lisavad raamatule värvikust ja emotsioone.

A full-colour gift book of seven original stories which follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day. Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist's daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist's niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home. Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.

Need hirmujudinaid tekitavad muinaslood räägivad meile sepast, kes saab õpipoisiks saatana enese, õelast inimsööjast Baaba-Jagaast, maailmamerel seilavast kummituslaevast, hülgeks muutunud naisest ja kivistunud tüdrukust. Kõik need veidike hirmsad lood nõidadest, hiigelkoletistest, rändavatest luukeredest ja kummitavatest vaimudest on kogutud ühte raamatusse. Koledad seiklused on sageli karistuseks kurjuse eest ja nagu muinasjuttudes ikka, saab hea alati võidu. Kaunid illustratsioonid lubavad just parasjagu kõhedust tunda ja lugusid täiel määral nautida. Angela McAllister on paljude auhindadega pärjatud autor, kes on kirjutanud üle kaheksakümne raamatu igas vanuses lastele. Kunstnik Madalina Andronic saab inspiratsiooni folkloorist ja reisimisest. Tema jaoks on olulised detailid ning talle meeldivad erksad värvid. Tema piltidest õhkub energiat ja armastust.

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe. Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends. Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories. The perfect anthology for Christmas, or any time you want to uncover chilly tales from lands near and far. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with enchanting illustrations by Olga Baumert, this is an anthology to be read when the weather turns colder and the nights draw in. Stories include: The Spider and the Christmas Tree (Ukraine) Mother Holle (Germany) Shingebiss (Ojibwe, North America) The First Rabbits (Japan) The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria) The First Evergreens (Mongolia) The Snow Man (Denmark) Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter (North America) The Wind, the Clouds and the Snow (China) The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Spooky Stories.

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe. Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends. Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories. The perfect anthology for Christmas, or any time you want to uncover chilly tales from lands near and far. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with enchanting illustrations by Olga Baumert, this is an anthology to be read when the weather turns colder and the nights draw in. Stories include: The Spider and the Christmas Tree (Ukraine) Mother Holle (Germany) Shingebiss (Ojibwa First Nation) The First Rabbits (Japan) The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria) The First Evergreen Tree (Mongolia) The Snowman (Denmark) Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter (North America) The Wind, the Clouds and the Snow (China) The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Spooky Stories.

Juba iidsetest aegadest on inimene sõltunud loodusjõududest ja püüdnud nendega koostööd teha. Ka muinasjutud ja muistendid tekkisid ehk just selleks, et maailma poeetiliselt seletada ja sõnaliselt mõjutada. Raamatusse on kogutud põnevaid lugusid sellest, kuidas on tekkinud järved ja jõed, kuidas taltsutada tuuli, rääkida lillede ja loomadega, suhelda tähtede ja taevakehadega. Kõige selle keskel tegutsevad julmad valitsejad, ahned kaupmehed, õelad naised ja lihtsad inimesed. Kõigil neil on oma asjad ajada ja oma mured südamel. Muinasjutus lahenevad need alati nii, et headus võidab, töökus saab teenitud tasu ja kuri karmilt karistada. Keerulisel ajal on seda lohutav lugeda. Hannah Bess Rossi võluvad illustratsioonid loovad värvilise muinasmaailma, mis lugusid täiendavad.

A full-colour gift book of seven original stories which follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day. Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist's daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist's niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home. Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.

50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors.

This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable, and delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the globe. This rich resource collects together folk tales from home and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the animals, plants, and the changing seasons that make planet Earth so beautiful. The folktales and fables in this book will capture imaginations and take readers on a journey around the world. Learn about: The Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit, The story of how lightning began according to an ancient Khasi folk tale from India, From Ireland, the story of The Bee, the Mouse, and the Beetle, The Master of the Winds in the ancient Iroquois story of The Four Winds, Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack from North American folklore, and Spain's Queen of the Flowers, who is brought to life one night by a magical fairy. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with beautiful illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, in this nature anthology to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and nature lovers everywhere. The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

The Spring Rabbit is a stunning origin story of the Easter bunny by talented childrenâ??s author, Angela McAllister, and the master of folk tales, Christopher Corr.

Kas tahad kuulda lugu kiirest gepardist või kavalast kilpkonnast? Kas sulle meeldiks lugeda legendi Täheneiust või Vikerkaarejärvest? Kas sind huvitab, kuidas tekkis öö või miks jänesel on lühike saba? Kas tahaksid rohkem teada Jaapanist, Araabiast, Aafrikast või põlisameeriklaste elust? Kui hambad pestud ja pidzhaama seljas, on mõnus ennast teki sisse keerata ja kuulata mõnda vahvat juttu. Siia raamatusse on neid kogutud tervest maailmast. Lugusid on lühikesi ja pikemaid, aga kõik need panevad mõtlema ning õpetavad meile midagi uut ümbritseva maailma kohta.

Look forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50 bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to read aloud. There's always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. These folktales and legends, accompanied by enchanting and dream-like illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and will transport children around the world as well as into fantasy lands. The Emperor's New Clothes - DenmarkThe Bag of Winds - GreeceHow Cheetah Got His Speed - South AfricaThe Moon Maiden - JapanThe Star Hunt - New ZealandThe Crow and the Daylight - North AmericaAladdin - SyriaThe Three Dreams - Guatemala Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old. The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A World Full of Journeys and A World Full of Nature Stories.

Look forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50 bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to read aloud. There’s always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. These folktales and legends, accompanied by enchanting and dream-like illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and will transport children around the world as well as into fantasy lands. The Emperor’s New Clothes – DenmarkThe Bag of Winds – GreeceHow Cheetah Got His Speed – South AfricaThe Moon Maiden – JapanThe Star Hunt – New ZealandThe Crow and the Daylight – North AmericaAladdin – SyriaThe Three Dreams – Guatemala Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A World Full of Journeys and A World Full of Nature Stories.